How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Mount Plymouth, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Mount Plymouth, FL is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Mount Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Mount Plymouth.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
58.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Western Beltway
32.4 mi · 37 min · Western Beltway
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Continue on Wekiva Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
1841 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto FL 46, FL 46A: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
1317 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3134 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Sorrento Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Sorrento Avenue
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Turn left
22 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Mount Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 East
Continue straight
58.6 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Mount Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Mount Plymouth?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 64 miles from Mount Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Mount Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Mount Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 99.99 mi (160.92 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Plymouth
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
| Population | 4,011 |
| Coordinates | 28.8080500, -81.5331300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Plymouth (-81.53313, 28.80805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.77 | $41.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.66 | $39.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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